... That's the thing about families. [ It breaks her heart to see him like this, when it usually takes Leon so much to admit to any sort of frailty or uncertainty. That he's willing to speak of it at all only reminds her of how far they've come. And additionally, it's another reminder-- as she'd said, Leon's just as deserving as any kid out there who hasn't had a caring family. No matter his choices... in the end, he deserved this.
For now, Otome only watches him fondly, resisting the urge to brush his bangs away. ]
They're all different, Leon. A family doesn't have to be the people you share blood ties with. They're the people you care about, the ones who care about you, and as long as you're happy being around them... that's really all you need to do. You don't have to be alone.
He swallows tightly then, trying so hard to find his composure, and struggling so much. This sort of offer--it's more than he's ever had before.
It's so much.
And he's undeniably overwhelmed. But... he's thinking about it. And he's starting to realize--maybe that really could be...an option. Maybe he really could continue to live--
With a family...?]
I...will need some time to think on this. Please--understand.
Of course. [ She did just kind of dump a whole lot on him, didn't she? Leon's already got so much to think through... but if nothing else, she wants him to know that the option is there. ]
Take as long as you need, okay? This is something I want you to be able to decide for yourself, without any doubts.
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For now, Otome only watches him fondly, resisting the urge to brush his bangs away. ]
They're all different, Leon. A family doesn't have to be the people you share blood ties with. They're the people you care about, the ones who care about you, and as long as you're happy being around them... that's really all you need to do. You don't have to be alone.
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He swallows tightly then, trying so hard to find his composure, and struggling so much. This sort of offer--it's more than he's ever had before.
It's so much.
And he's undeniably overwhelmed. But... he's thinking about it. And he's starting to realize--maybe that really could be...an option. Maybe he really could continue to live--
With a family...?]
I...will need some time to think on this. Please--understand.
[It's a lot for him to think about.]
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Take as long as you need, okay? This is something I want you to be able to decide for yourself, without any doubts.
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[That's all he can promise; otherwise, he's just completely and entirely overwhelmed.]
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[ He's going to need some time-- to rest and to think. ]